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HCPCS C7542 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with biopsy, single or multiple, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Outpatient PPS

Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for HCPCS C7542 by major payers:

bcbs

$430.50

uhc

$N/A

aetna

$8,124.78

cigna

$N/A

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For billing codeHCPCS C7542
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
C7542$578.001891763157 - HOUMAS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER721005613 - (LA) HOUMA OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTERLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C7542$1232.001104858513 - DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC, SURGERY CENTER721341061 - (LA) DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C7542$8093.001538174347 - LCMC HEALTH HOLDINGS INC, EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL621596506LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7542$1148.001861087991 - CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRE OPERATING COMPANY, L.L.C.270508997 - (LA) CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRELAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7542$385.001093781601 - GI DIAGNOSTIC CENTER421583360 - (LA) GI DIAGNOSTIC CENTERLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C7542$341.001992994115 - ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL720627145 - (LA) ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITALLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
C7542$434.001821250176 - NORTHSHORE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC800352092 - (LA) NORTHSHORE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C7542$338.001972770022 - OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTER721098835 - (LA) OUTPATIENT EYE SURGERY CENTERLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C7542$363.001750338620 - BIENVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.743227578LACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
C7542$4239.001437135902 - AU MEDICAL CENTER, INC582144788 - (GA) AU MEDICAL CENTER INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7542$13593.001710097936 - OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER205432782LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7542$341.001306849617 - WEST ASCENSION PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT, PREVOST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL720637478LACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
C7542$3738.001396761805 - OCHSNER BAYOU LLC, OCHSNER ST. ANNE GENERAL HOSPITAL204670876 - (LA) OCHSNER BAYOU, LLCLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
C7542$1220.001851487086 - FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, AVALA721426390 - (LA) FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER, LLC DBA AVALALAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7542$434.001114929957 - OPHTHALMIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER PARTNERS, LLC, OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER FOR SIGHT721405960 - (LA) OPHTHALMIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER PARTNERS LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS C7542 vs. Other Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures Codes

The HCPCS C7542 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The HCPCS C7542 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
C7541-HCPCSModerateDiagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp), including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s)
C7542-HCPCSModerateEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with biopsy, single or multiple, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s)
C7543-HCPCSModerateEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with sphincterotomy/papillotomy, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C7542. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the C7542 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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